About Push
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Push Birth Partners (Push) was officially established in 2020 and received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Push is made up of passionate public health professionals, community health workers (CHWs), and advocates dedicated to improving maternal health experiences and outcomes. We recognize the need for locally based interventions, cultural sensitivity and humility, quality improvement, and access to care. Our services are available for women and expectant families, with an emphasis on the marginalized, uninsured, and high-risk communities.
Our Story
The motivation behind Push started with the maternal health journey of Jacqueline McLeeland. Her experiences led to the foundation of a network of various maternal health advocates, followed by the collaboration of medical and public health professionals.
This organization was birthed out of personal experiences that make us unique in the sense of having a deeper connection to our mission and the communities we serve. Not only are we comprised of families who have experienced loss during birth, women who developed health issues while pregnant, individuals who once lacked the resources for adequate maternal care, and women who were once a high-risk pregnancy; we are also a team comprised of various nationalities and professional backgrounds who continue to overcome the unanticipated challenges of life.
We are dedicated to leveraging our personal experiences and professional skills to collectively Push for improved maternal health experiences and outcomes throughout Texas and beyond.
Purpose
To build a trusted partnership and support system for the improvement of maternal health experiences and outcomes; before, during, and after pregnancy, no matter your ZIP code.
Our commitment is to moms and moms-to-be, their health, and their holistic well-being.
Vision
A healthy birth experience for every woman, every child, and every family.
Mission
To partner with women and expectant families in Texas for improved maternal health outcomes.
Research and Statistics
700-900
The number of women who die from pregnancy-related complications in the U.S. each year.
500,000
The number of women who experience life-threatening postpartum complications each year.
3 in 5
Pregnancy-related deaths that could be prevented each year.
60%
The percentage of pregnancy-related deaths that are preventable each year.
With your help, we can change the outcomes for future moms and families.
**Details coming soon as we prepare for our 2021 launch**
Services
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No Cost Consultation
Our no-cost consultation is a one-on-one discussion that is conducted by phone or video chat. This meeting allows us to understand your prenatal health, pregnancy needs, and to gather information on how we can better partner with you during your maternal health journey.
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Core Values
Is how we continue to build towards the goals we set forth. This does not mean always agreeing, but a commitment to work it out.
Makes us stronger individually and collectively. This is how we build sustainable communities.
Equips us with the tools and resources to achieve positive results.
Is deserved by all despite one’s zip code, sex, beliefs, education, race, and ethnicity.
Is an essential benefit when moms have the ability and choose to. We equally support nursing and healthy alternatives.
Is not an option, but a requirement. This is a commitment to our mission, beneficiaries, stakeholders, and community.
Is a fundamental principle and we hold our actions accountable that everyone is treated autonomously.
Means early access and responsiveness to the needs of moms-to-be; a critical component to maternal health services, prenatal care, and postpartum recovery.
Is a mind, body, spiritual and social process we promote through self-care.